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Mahwah, NJ, April 2, 2013 - Marantz, a world leader of advanced home entertainment
solutions, makes building a great home theater easier and more affordable than ever
with its new NR1504 AV Receiver (SRP: $499.99) and NR1604 AV Receiver (SRP: $649.99). These versatile home theater
receivers offer many of today’s most advanced networking capabilities in attractive
slim-line units. The NR1604 features Apple's AirPlay, allowing users to stream their
iTunes music whether from Mac or PC, as well as music stored on their iPhone, iPad,
or iPod touch.* The NR1504 features
5-channel surround sound, while the NR1604 offers 7 channels. Both receivers
deliver powerful and realistic surround sound from virtually all modern popular
entertainment sources.

For maximum connectivity, Marantz’s new receivers feature multiple rear panel HDMI
inputs. Both also include an additional HDMI input on their front panels that lets
users easily access their home entertainment system by connecting a variety of HDMI-equipped
portable devices like HD camcorders, smartphones or video game consoles. To ensure
total “future-readiness,” the NR1604 receiver offer 3D pass-through and supports
next-generation displays capable of reproducing 4K Ultra HD video.

Paul Belanger, Technical Product Manager, D+M Group noted: “Home theater lovers
have never before had so many great options available to them for listening to music
and enjoying movies, TV and games, and all from multiple sources and digital devices.
But, with such a flood of content available, it can sometimes seem like you need
a degree in engineering just to figure out how to navigate through it all to suit
your personal entertainment needs and preferences. With our NR1504 and NR1604 units,
Marantz has taken all the hassle out of setting up a premium quality home theater
system – and with a price that’s significantly lower than comparable units on the
market, fans now have an excellent solution to seriously step up their home entertainment
components without breaking the bank.”

Networking from All Popular Content Sources, Including Internet Radio
Both the NR1504 and the NR1604 feature advanced networking capabilities that allow
users to enjoy thousands of Internet radio stations as well as music streaming services,
such as Pandora, SiriusXM and Spotify**. Connecting portable devices, including
an iPhone, iPod or iPad, is a quick and easy process thanks to the units’ front
panel USB port. Users may also connect other devices such as a USB thumb drive or
a portable USB hard disk drive to play their favorite music tracks. The optional
RX-101 Bluetooth wireless adapter permits music streaming from portable Bluetooth
devices to the NR1504 and NR1604. Providing even more versatility, both models can
also be controlled via the Marantz Remote App.

NR1604: Multiple Zones Made Easier
In addition, the NR1604 features multi-zone functionality, which allows music to
be enjoyed in the main entertainment room, or sent to a different room such as a
kitchen or bedroom using an additional pair of speakers. In keeping with its status
as a leading-edge home theater receiver, the NR1604 features multiple configuration
possibilities, including a full 7-channel surround sound setup, or the option to
power a 5.1 channel home theater system in the main room, while using an additional
pair of speakers in another room. The independent source selection function even
allows users to enjoy their favorite Hollywood blockbusters where the system is
setup, while others can simultaneously listen to music from a separate source in
another room.

A Home Theater Star Is Born – Right Out of the Box!
Following the D+M Group credo, “Performance Is Everything,” the Marantz NR1504 and
NR1604 offer consumers a simple and straightforward process to begin enjoying their
many features as soon as they are out of the box. New owners are greeted by the
handy Marantz Setup Assistant, which combines a newly enhanced intuitive
Graphical User Interface along with a logical setup sequence that enables users
to configure their system easily. Adding to the ease of setup and use, the rear
panels of the NR1504 and NR1604 have been engineered for quick and simple connections
with the audio, video and speaker connections separated into distinct blocks, unlike
the usual jumble of connection types found on the backs of many AV receivers. Making
all the necessary connections is made even easier thanks to the multi-way speaker
binding posts which feature see-through connector barrels, and the color-coded terminals
and supplied matching color cable tags that ensure correct speaker wire hookup.
The NR1504 features 6 HDMI inputs with 3 composite inputs. In addition to its 7
HDMI inputs, the NR1604 is equipped with 5 analog video inputs, including 2 component
video inputs and 3 composite video inputs.

The Audyssey MultEQ room acoustic measurement and correction system makes it a snap
to optimize the home theater setup for outstanding audio fidelity. Via the supplied
microphone, MultEQ measures the characteristics of each speaker in the system (including
the subwoofer) and quickly generates precision digital filters for the smoothest,
most natural tonal balance over the entire audio range.

NR1604: Pristine Video from All Sources
To ensure the very best quality video images at all times, the NR1604 features a
sophisticated video processor that’s fully compatible with next-generation
4K Ultra HD displays, features 4K upconversion from HD sources, and also
provides 3D pass-through. The video processor features upconversion from standard
definition to high definition, breathing new life into legacy video source components,
while providing a single HDMI cable connection to the HDTV to eliminate connection
hassles and save on cable costs.

High power 5 and 7-channel amplifiers with discrete output devices
Marantz has built its 60-year legacy on delivering true high fidelity music listening
experiences, and these new products certainly deliver on that promise. For a great
surround sound experience, the NR1504 features a powerful 5-channel amplifier section,
while the NR1604 features a 7-channel amplifier section, with each channel rated
at 70 watts. All of these power amplifier channels feature identical circuitry that
includes discrete high current power output devices able to drive lower impedance
loads.

* AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS
4.2 or later. A home Wi-Fi network is required.

About Marantz
Marantz America, LLC is committed to upholding the tradition of technological superiority
initiated by founder Saul Marantz. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz
audio and video components are carried only by the nation’s premier audio/video
specialty retailers. Additional information is available at www.us.marantz.com and
http://www.facebook.com/marantzamerica. Marantz America, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary
of D&M Holdings Inc.

About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and
distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional
audio and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, Boston Acoustics®, Calrec
Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath, D&M Professional and D&M Premium Sound Solutions.
Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual experience. iPod is
a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All product and brand names with a trademark
symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
For more information visit www.dm-holdings.com.

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